"I have to feel ready to play. Today was a good step in practicing," Zetterberg said. "We're still saying round two, but we all know we gained a couple of days. I can't really say anything now. I'm just happy I had my first real skate and now we'll see how I feel in the morning."

Zetterberg skated on a line with Todd Bertuzzi and Justin Abdelkader in practice, according to Detroit coach Mike Babcock. Forward Pavel Datsyuk was absent, tending to his wife, Svetlana, who recently gave birth to a baby girl.

Isn't she the ex-wife? Recently meaning today? Geez reporting sure is shoddy these days. I get not wanting your personal life out there, and no one is obligated to discuss their personal life, but I don't get the not saying if you're married, single or what not. What's the big secret?